backend developer in streaming technology

Mayflower; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Home office allowance

Language courses

Mindfulness support

Career growth

Peer rewards

Job summary

Mayflower ищет эксперта по потоковым технологиям для работы над высоконагруженными продуктами, используемыми миллионами пользователей по всему миру.

Кандидат будет проводить углублённые исследования по архитектурам, протоколам и реализациям, готовить отчёты и объяснять сложные концепции как техническим, так и нетехническим аудиториям, сотрудничая с внутренними и внешними экспертами.

Qualifications

• Глубокие практические знания потокового видео и аудио.
• Способность анализировать сложные системы и архитектуру.
• Навыки коммуникации и объяснения сложных тем аудитории, включая англоязычную.

Responsibilities

• Исследовать технические вопросы, связанные с продуктами и архитектурой.
• Подготавливать технические отчёты, диаграммы и сравнительные материалы.
• Объяснять сложные технологии потоковой передачи коллегам и внешним экспертам.
• Проводить риск-анализ и технические обзёры для решений по архитектуре.
• Сопровождать техническую экспертизу и документацию по потоковым платформам.

Skills

Streaming архитектуры

Video codecs

CDNs

Technical analysis

English proficiency

Job description

Описание

Mayflower is a technology company building high-load products used by millions of people worldwide. Operating at the scale of one of the world's top-50 websites, it solves complex engineering challenges and creates solutions that power real-time entertainment for a global audience.

Задачи

Investigate complex technical questions related to products, architecture, protocols, and implementations Develop evidence-based technical positions on complex matters Work with internal stakeholders and external experts on complex technical assessments Prepare technical reports, diagrams, comparisons, and supporting materials Explain complex streaming technologies to technical and non-technical audiences Research technologies, standards, publications, implementations, and industry practices Compare company solutions with existing industry approaches and implementations Conduct technical risk analysis related to technologies, standards, and third-party solutions Support technical due diligence and risk assessments for products and architectural decisions Track important technology trends and developments across the streaming ecosystem Maintain awareness of emerging technical risks affecting the company's technology strategy Perform deep technical research relevant to the company's streaming platform and products Maintain documentation of architecture, protocols, data flows, algorithms, DRM, CDNs, and media pipelines Create technical diagrams, implementation analyses, and historical technical records Investigate third-party technologies, standards, open-source components, and commercial solutions Maintain understanding of how company technology differs from existing technical approaches Preserve institutional knowledge around key architectural and engineering decisions Act as a streaming technology expert across engineering, product, executive, and cross-functional teams Review major architectural decisions requiring additional technical assessment or risk analysis Collaborate with senior engineers and architects on complex technical reviews Independently analyze source code, specifications, standards, protocols, and production architectures Provide independent technical judgment on complex or sensitive technology questions

Требования

Deep hands-on knowledge of video/audio streaming architectures, protocols, codecs, CDNs, and related technologies Ability to independently analyze complex technical systems, standards, implementations, and architecture Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical audiences Native or near-native English proficiency Будет плюсом: Experience working with complex technical reviews involving US-based stakeholders, experience preparing technical materials for external review or formal assessment

Условия

Competitive compensation with a service contract Transparent performance reviews twice a year, with bonus opportunities and salary adjustments Annual allowance for home office improvements, sports activities, equipment upgrades, and more Paid language courses, access to learning platforms, and a mindfulness benefit, including psychological support with 50% coverage Career growth in a fast-scaling project with opportunities to influence technical decisions Peer reward program recognizing contributions across the team